Economics

Jon Thompson says department’s accounts will be need to be “qualified” for as long as tax credits exist

Select committee chair seeks evidence base for “unfair” Staircase Tax

Cabinet Office says year-on-year hike from £29.7m to £73.6m is evidence of increased scrutiny

International trade secretary draws fire for Brexit negotiations complaints

Theresa May reveals ministers are due to be briefed on resilience findings in a matter of days, as select committee chair questions scope of inquiry

Authorities demand funding assurances and guidance on replacement materials

New Treasury Select Committee chair demands core performance details after reported problems

Department begins recruiting for post-Brexit arm’s length body

Analysis of departmental annual reports reveals DCMS leads the pack for senior management pay boosters

Day of action marks response to "12% real terms fall in wages” over past decade, says union

Pharmaceutical company executive Steve Oldfield set to take up posting in October

Watchdog says too few impact assessments on new regulations are fit for purpose